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Have you ever shouted at your child and been instantly overwhelmed with guilt?If you've ever wondered, "Why did I react like that?" or worried that losing your temper means you're a bad mum, this Moment is for you.In this honest Moment episode, Zoe shares a parenting moment she's not proud of and the powerful insight that completely changed how she understands motherhood anger. She explains why snapping at our children is rarely about the moment itself, what the "drip, drip, drip effect" teaches us about stress and emotional overload, and why your nervous system, not your parenting, is often driving your reaction.You'll also discover simple, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system throughout the day, understand what your anger might be trying to tell you, and replace guilt with greater self-compassion.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive or stuck in a cycle of snapping at your children and then feeling guilty afterwards, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not failing. You're human, and there is another way.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why snapping at your children is rarely about the moment itselfThe "drip, drip, drip effect" and how stress builds throughout the dayHow to regulate your nervous system before reaching breaking pointWhy anger is often a sign of unmet needsPractical ways to widen your "window of tolerance"How to repair after losing your temper without carrying shameWhy anger can become a catalyst for healthier boundaries and positive changeWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode: A New Way To Look at Your AngerFeeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.Connect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829/ref=zg_bsnr_g_books_d_sccl_2/260-9943622

Do you ever find yourself saying yes when you desperately want to say no? Feeling resentful, overwhelmed or taken for granted, but not quite sure why?In this week's Motherkind episode, Zoe sits down with therapist, bestselling author and boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore why so many mothers struggle to set healthy boundaries—and how learning to do so can transform every relationship in your life.Together, they unpack why resentment is often a sign that a boundary is missing, how motherhood changes our friendships, and why boundaries aren't about controlling other people—they're about honouring your own needs. Nedra also answers real questions from the Motherkind community, covering everything from asking for help without micromanaging, navigating difficult family dynamics, setting boundaries with grandparents and in-laws, managing work expectations, and protecting your time without feeling guilty.If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, found yourself carrying the invisible mental load, or wondered why you're constantly feeling frustrated or emotionally exhausted, this conversation will leave you with practical scripts, compassionate insights and simple tools you can start using today.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why resentment is one of the biggest signs that a boundary is missingWhat healthy boundaries actually are (and what they aren't)Practical scripts to help you set boundaries without guiltHow to ask for help without micromanaging your partner or familyHow motherhood changes friendships—and how to reconnectWhat to do when someone repeatedly ignores your boundariesHow to navigate boundaries at work without feeling like you're letting people downWhy boundaries strengthen relationships rather than damage themWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s solo episode, You are not limitless: How to set boundariesFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and <a hre

Does it feel like you're constantly juggling work, childcare, the mental load and everything else on your never-ending to-do list?As the summer holidays begin, many mothers find themselves trying to balance work alongside having the children at home, leaving them feeling stretched, overwhelmed and like they're constantly falling behind.In this Motherkind Moment, entrepreneur, writer and mum of four Rachael Twumasi-Corson shares why work-life balance isn't actually the goal—and what to aim for instead.She introduces her simple 5-4-3-2-1 planning method, a practical daily tool that helps you prioritise what matters most, reduce overwhelm and create more harmony between work, motherhood and your own wellbeing.If you've been feeling like you're spinning too many plates, this conversation will leave you with a fresh perspective and one practical habit you can start using today.💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn:Why work-life balance often leaves mothers feeling like they're failingThe difference between work-life balance and work-life harmonyHow the 5-4-3-2-1 planning method can reduce overwhelmWhy scheduling your priorities is more effective than reacting to everyone else'sSimple ways to create more time for yourself without guiltWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Lie of Work-Life Balance (And What Actually Works) with Rachael Twumasi-CorsonFeeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.Connect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s suppleme

Why does becoming a mother change us so deeply? And why does nobody really prepare us for it?So many mothers believe they're doing something wrong because motherhood feels harder than they expected. But what if the problem isn't you?In this powerful conversation, writer and bestselling author Lucy Jones explains the life-changing concept of matrescence – the physical, emotional, psychological and identity transition of becoming a mother. It's a word that has helped thousands of women finally understand why motherhood can feel so overwhelming, and why it's never "just" about having a baby.Lucy and Zoe explore why modern motherhood can feel so isolating, why we place impossible expectations on mothers, and how understanding matrescence can replace guilt and shame with self-compassion.If you've ever found yourself thinking "Why don't I feel like myself anymore?" or "Why is this so much harder than I thought it would be?" this episode will help you realise you're not failing. You're going through one of the biggest transitions of your life.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:What matrescence is and why every mother should know about itWhy motherhood changes your identity so profoundlyHow understanding matrescence can reduce guilt, shame and self-blameWhy the problem isn't mothers — it's the way modern motherhood is designedWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s solo episodes: The word every mother needs to hear and Feeling Lost? This is how to rediscover youFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endle

Have you ever felt like you're failing at everything?Like you're constantly trying harder, doing more and still feeling like you're falling behind?In this powerful Motherkind Moment, GP and burnout expert Dr Claire Ashley shares the moment she realised she wasn't failing as a mother, doctor or partner - she was experiencing burnout.Together, Zoe and Claire unpack why so many mothers blame themselves instead of recognising the signs of burnout, how stress affects both the brain and body, and why working harder often makes things worse.Claire shares the emotional and physical symptoms she wishes she'd recognised sooner, explains why burnout can take years to recover from, and offers practical advice for spotting the warning signs before you reach crisis point.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or wondering why you just can't seem to cope anymore, this conversation will remind you that you're not failing - you may simply be carrying too much.💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn:The early emotional and physical signs of burnoutWhy so many mothers mistake burnout for personal failureHow burnout affects your brain and bodyWhy pushing harder can make burnout worseThe warning signs to look out for before burnout becomes a crisisThe mindset shift that can help you begin recovering soonerWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Burnout Doctor: It takes 1-3 Years to Recover From Burnout - Here’s How to Avoid ItFeeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.Connect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episo

Do you ever feel stuck in self-doubt?Overthinking decisions. Questioning yourself. Wondering whether you're good enough, capable enough or ready enough.In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shift that transformed her relationship with confidence - and that she's seen transform the lives of hundreds of women she's worked with.She explains why self-doubt isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong. In fact, it may be a sign that you're growing. Zoe explores why the brain is wired to keep us safe rather than help us thrive, how overthinking keeps us stuck, and the three practical steps that can help you move from self-doubt to self-belief.Whether you're navigating motherhood, considering a career change, starting something new or simply wanting to trust yourself more, this episode will help you understand why confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build through action.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why self-doubt often appears when you're growing and changingHow your brain mistakes new experiences for dangerThe surprising reason confidence doesn't come before actionHow to stop believing every thought you thinkWhy taking small steps creates lasting self-beliefHow building evidence changes the way you see yourselfWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy this solo episode: Why Confidence Drops in Motherhood and How to Rebuild ItFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for

What if one of the greatest gifts we could give our children isn't confidence, resilience or achievement, but the ability to trust themselves?In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by intuition expert and spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette to explore why so many of us lose trust in our inner knowing, and how we can help our children stay connected to theirs.Sonia explains why intuition isn't a gift reserved for a lucky few; it's a natural human ability that children are born with. Together, she and Zoe explore how fear, overthinking and the pressures of modern life can disconnect us from our instincts, and why learning to trust ourselves may be one of the most important skills we can develop.Sonia shares a simple exercise for reconnecting with your intuition, explains why validating your child's feelings matters more than having the "right" answer, and reveals the parenting approach she believes helps children build lifelong self-trust.If you've ever second-guessed yourself, struggled to trust your instincts or wondered how to raise children who feel confident in who they are, this episode is for you.💡 In this episode, you'll learn:Why intuition is a skill, not a giftHow fear and overthinking disconnect us from our instinctsA simple practice to help you reconnect with your inner voiceHow to help your children trust themselvesWhy emotional validation is so powerful for childrenThe parenting habit that strengthens confidence and self-beliefLoved this episode? You can listen to the full episode with Sonia Choquette - Why so many mothers feel overwhelmed and disconnected right now - and what to do next. It's packed with practical wisdom on intuition, parenting, confidence and learning to trust yourself again.Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https

What if the reason so many women feel dismissed, confused and unsupported when it comes to their health isn't personal - it's systemic?In this eye-opening conversation, Zoe sits down with scientist, reproductive health expert and Hertility founder, Helen O'Neill to explore the shocking reality of the gender health gap and what every woman needs to know about her body.Helen explains why the female body has historically been understudied, how this impacts everything from diagnosis and treatment to fertility and hormones, and why so many women are left feeling disconnected from their own health.Together, they unpack the menstrual cycle, hormone health, fertility myths, reproductive health challenges and the simple changes that can help women better understand what their bodies are trying to tell them.This conversation will leave you seeing your body and your health in a completely different way.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why women's bodies have been overlooked by medical researchHow hormones influence mood, energy, sleep, skin and mental wellbeingWhat your menstrual cycle can tell you about your overall healthThe early warning signs your body may be trying to communicateWhy reproductive health issues affect so many womenHow to feel more informed, empowered and connected to your bodyThis Episode Is For You If...You've ever felt confused about your hormonesYou want to better understand your menstrual cycleYou're trying to conceive now or in the futureYou've experienced period problems, fertility concerns or hormone symptomsYou want to feel more informed and empowered about your healthYou're raising daughters and want them to grow up understanding their bodiesWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Frederica Amati, Birth Is The Equivalent of 10 Marathons, And It's Why You're Still Tired (Even Years Later)Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram

When a photo of ultra-runner Sophie Power breastfeeding her baby during one of the world's toughest races went viral, millions of people saw a powerful image of motherhood.But few knew the story behind it.In this Motherkind Moment, Sophie shares what was really happening that day. From navigating pregnancy, pelvic floor recovery and breastfeeding, to running 106 miles around Mont Blanc with a three-month-old baby, Sophie reveals the invisible work, planning and determination behind the photograph.What emerges is a powerful conversation about modern motherhood, the mental load, the physical demands of caring for a child and the challenge so many mothers face: how do we continue to pursue our goals while caring for the people we love most?This isn't a story about running. It's a story about redefining strength, challenging outdated systems and proving that motherhood and ambition can exist side by side.You'll LearnThe story behind Sophie's viral breastfeeding photoWhy the image became a symbol of modern motherhoodThe realities of returning to exercise after birthHow mothers carry both the visible and invisible loadWhy motherhood shouldn't mean giving up your ambitionsWhat it means to redefine strength as a motherIf this Moment resonated with you, I'd highly recommend listening to the full episode (linked below). It's a powerful conversation about motherhood, ambition and why women should never have to choose between caring for their children and pursuing their goals.Loved this episode? Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode - Why Being A Good Mother Might Mean Putting Yourself First Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829/ref=zg_bsnr_g_books_d_sccl_2/26

What happens when a doctor becomes the patient?This week, Zoe sits down with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan for a powerful conversation about motherhood, health and what happens when we put ourselves last.Following her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Punam reflects on recovery, the traumatic birth of her first child, severe postnatal depression, and the moment she realised that while everyone was focused on the baby, nobody was asking how she was.Together, Zoe and Punam explore the "maternal health penalty" - why so many mothers normalise exhaustion, pain and overwhelm - and what needs to change so mothers receive the care and support they deserve.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why mothers often ignore symptoms and put their own health lastThe hidden long-term impact of birth trauma and postnatal depressionWhat the "maternal health penalty" means and why it affects millions of womenHow motherhood physically changes the brain, nervous system and bodyThe symptoms mothers should never dismiss as "normal"How to advocate for yourself and get the healthcare support you needIf you've ever felt exhausted, unseen or wondered whether what you're experiencing is "just part of motherhood", this episode is for you.Key TopicsMaternal health • Breast cancer • Postnatal depression • Birth trauma • Mental load • Maternal mental health • Women's health • Motherhood burnout • Pelvic floor recovery • Motherhood and identity • Menopause • Perimenopause • Mother's wellbeing • GP advice for mums • Nervous system healing • ParentingWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Suzy Reading, The Cost of Being the Selfless OneFeeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.Connect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-

On paper, Maria Hatzistefanis had everything she had worked for. A hugely successful business, a loving family and a life many people would envy. But behind the success, she was burnt out, running on empty and wondering why she didn't feel happier.In this powerful Moment, Maria shares the turning point that made her realise something had to change. She opens up about the reality of juggling work and family life, the pressure of always being the organiser, and why joy isn't something that simply arrives when we achieve enough - it's something we have to intentionally create space for.Maria shares the routines, boundaries and practices that helped her move from surviving to feeling more present, connected and in control. From scheduling "me time" with the same importance as a work meeting to discovering meditation, breathwork and moments of stillness, this conversation is a reminder that our wellbeing deserves a place in the diary too.If you've ever felt exhausted despite having a life that looks good from the outside, or wondered why success doesn't automatically lead to happiness, this episode is for you.💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:Why success doesn't always lead to fulfilmentThe hidden signs of burnout many mothers ignoreHow to create more joy and presence in everyday lifeWhy scheduling time for yourself is essential, not selfishHow breathwork, meditation and spirituality can help restore your energyPractical ways to feel more in control when life feels overwhelmingLoved this episode?Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode: The Rodial Founder on Burnout, Discipline and Why Hustle Culture Fails MothersFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829/ref=zg_bsnr_g_boo

When was the last time you were completely alone - with nobody touching you, talking to you or needing something from you?In this episode, Zoe explores why so many mothers crave alone time and why that need isn't selfish - it's essential. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, touched out, exhausted or guilty for wanting space from your children, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your mind and body.Zoe unpacks the psychology of modern motherhood, the invisible mental load, emotional labour and the impact they have on a mother's nervous system. She explores why highly sensitive mothers and introverted mothers often experience overwhelm more intensely, how overstimulation can lead to burnout, resentment and mum rage, and why rest is not a luxury but a necessity.You'll learn why guilt so often accompanies the need for space, how cultural expectations of motherhood keep women trapped in cycles of self-sacrifice, and how protecting even small moments of solitude can help you become a calmer, more present and more connected parent.If you've ever wondered why you feel constantly needed, emotionally drained or like you've lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why craving alone time is a healthy response to modern motherhoodHow overstimulation, emotional labour and the mental load affect a mother's nervous systemWhy highly sensitive mothers and introverted mothers often feel more overwhelmedThe difference between healthy solitude and signs of burnout, anxiety or depressionPractical ways to create guilt-free space and restoration in everyday lifeWhy taking care of yourself helps you show up more calmly for your childrenWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s solo episode Why Relaxation Feels Impossible for Mothers – and How to Finally Feel at EaseFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and <a href="https://www.

This episode is for every mother who's ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or quietly stretched beyond her limits.If you're holding everything together, saying yes when you want to say no, and wondering why you're exhausted, this conversation might change the way you think about boundaries forever.In this powerful moment episode, Zoe explores why boundaries aren't selfish; they're essential. She shares the simple mindset shift that helped her move from people-pleasing to protecting her energy, her time, and her wellbeing, and explains why resentment is often the clearest sign that a boundary is needed.Through honest stories from early motherhood and practical examples you can use immediately, Zoe shows how setting boundaries isn't about pushing people away - it's about creating the limits that allow you to show up as the mother, partner, friend and person you want to be.💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:Why boundaries are simply recognising that you are not limitlessThe hidden link between resentment, overwhelm and burnoutHow motherhood can help you become better at speaking up for your needsThe small boundary shifts that can transform your relationshipsWhy disappointing other people is sometimes necessaryA simple exercise to identify where you need stronger boundaries right nowIf you've been carrying too much, feeling emotionally overloaded, or struggling to ask for what you need, this episode will leave you feeling validated, empowered and ready to make one small change that could make a big difference.Loved this episode?Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode: You are not limitless: How to use boundariesFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829/ref=zg_bsnr_g_book

Why do so many mothers feel exhausted, foggy and depleted - even years after giving birth?In this episode, Zoe sits down with nutritionist GQ Jordan to talk about the realities of pregnancy, postpartum recovery and the nutritional foundations that help mothers feel more like themselves again.Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother expecting her second child, GQ shares practical, reassuring advice on everything from managing sugar cravings and energy crashes to recovering from birth, supporting your mental health and letting go of the pressure to do everything perfectly.This is a conversation for any mother who feels tired, stretched thin, constantly reaching for sugar, or wondering why looking after herself feels so difficult.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why so many mothers experience brain fog, exhaustion and sugar cravings - and the simple nutritional shifts that can helpHow to support your recovery after birth, including the key nutrients often overlooked in postpartumWhy "bounce back" culture is keeping mothers depleted, and what to focus on insteadThe mindset shift that helps ambitious mothers care for themselves without guiltWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Dr Federica Amarti - Birth Is The Equivalent of 10 Marathons, And It's Why You're Still Tired (Even Years Later)Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference

Have you ever found yourself saying to your child, "You're OK, don't cry," whilst knowing you mean well, but feeling like something deeper is happening?This week’s Moment explores a powerful idea: we can only hold our children's emotions to the extent that we can hold our own. So many of us grew up believing resilience meant pushing through, staying strong and keeping it together. But what if real resilience is actually the opposite?In this conversation, Zoe and Dr Alex George explore the emotional patterns we inherit, why so many of us struggle to sit with difficult feelings, and how learning to hold our own emotions changes the way we parent. There’s a moment where Zoe shares a huge realisation: the reason she struggled with her children’s big feelings wasn’t because of them - it was because no one had ever taught her how to handle her own.If you've ever felt uncomfortable with your child's tears, frustration or meltdowns, this episode might help explain why.💡 In this episode, you'll learn:Why resilience isn't about "pushing through"The parenting patterns we pass on without realisingWhy many millennial parents were never taught emotional processingHow our early years shape the way we respond to stressA simple reframe that can help you hold difficult feelings - yours and your child'sListen now and see whether this changes the way you think about emotions, resilience and parenting.Loved this episode?Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode - Why Raising Resilient Kids Starts With Us with Dr Alex GeorgeFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Moth

You’re not failing. Your nervous system is overwhelmed, and there’s a reason why.If you’ve been snapping, overthinking, lying awake at night, or feeling strangely disconnected from your own life, this episode will help you understand why.Because it’s not a mindset problem. It’s your nervous system.In this solo, Zoe goes deeper than typical “nervous system” advice to explore what’s really driving overwhelm in motherhood and why so many of us feel stuck in survival mode, even when nothing is “wrong”.This is about understanding the root, not just managing the symptoms.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode (and why that makes sense)How your past experiences shape your reactions in motherhood todayThe hidden beliefs driving overwhelm, guilt, and reactivitySimple, practical ways to calm your body and come back to baselineThis episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding what’s really going on underneath.Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Nicole Jane Hobbs and her episode, Why Relaxation Feels Impossible for Mothers – and How to Finally Feel at EaseFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply

Returning to work after having a baby isn't just a practical transition - for many mothers, it can feel like returning as a completely different person.You expected to feel rusty. You didn't expect to question your confidence, your identity, or whether you're still capable of doing the job you once knew so well.In this Moment, Zoe sits down with Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, to unpack one of the most overlooked parts of motherhood: the return-to-work transition.Joeli shares why this period can feel so overwhelming, how matrescence and brain changes can affect our confidence and sense of self, and why so many mothers believe they're failing when, in reality, the systems around them are failing them.This episode is a powerful reminder that if returning to work felt harder than you expected, there was never anything wrong with you.💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:Why returning to work after maternity leave can feel so emotionally challengingThe surprising brain changes of matrescence and how they affect confidenceWhy do so many mothers struggle socially and professionally after having a babyThe hidden leadership skills motherhood developsWhat better support for mothers could actually look likeWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work with Joeli BrearleyFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yo

What happens when the dream career opportunity arrives… just as motherhood asks more of you than ever before?In this deeply honest conversation, Zoe sits down with Amy, CEO of Steven Bartlett Private Office, to talk about the impossible equation so many ambitious mothers are trying to solve. From taking a huge new role whilst pregnant, to the tension between career ambition and wanting to be the primary attachment figure for your children, this episode is an incredibly raw exploration of modern motherhood, identity and work.Amy shares the internal conflict so many mothers carry but rarely say out loud: that sometimes we don’t just work for our children, we work because part of us still deeply wants ambition, creativity, challenge and growth too.This is an episode about intuition, guilt, love, matrescence and learning to live inside the contradictions of motherhood.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why motherhood completely changes the way you approach ambition, career decisions and successThe honest reality of trying to balance leadership, ambition and being the primary attachment figure at homeWhat happened when Amy told Steven Bartlett she was pregnant during the hiring process for her CEO roleHow becoming a mother reshaped Amy’s leadership, priorities and understanding of happinessThis episode will especially resonate if you’ve ever felt torn between the part of you that wants to achieve… and the part of you that wants to be fully present at home.You can connect with Amy via LinkedInWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Emma Grede on ambition, motherhood and self-expression.Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a

What if your child’s behaviour isn’t something to control… but something to understand?In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with one of the world’s leading voices on trauma, attachment and child development to explore the invisible patterns many of us carry into motherhood.Why do our children’s big emotions feel so triggering? Why do we instinctively want to shut down tears, tantrums or "difficult" behaviour? And what if so much of what we’re reacting to has very little to do with our children at all?This episode is a compassionate invitation to look beneath behaviour - theirs and ours - and understand how our own childhood experiences shape the mothers we become.💡 In this moment, you’ll learn:Why your child's "acting out" may actually be communicationThe difference between behaviour that needs controlling and needs that need understandingWhy motherhood can bring unresolved parts of our own childhood to the surfaceWhat it really means to be "triggered" by our childrenWhy caring for ourselves is one of the most important things we can do for our childrenThis conversation may completely change the way you think about tantrums, emotions and your own reactions.Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode - How our childhood shapes every aspect of our lives with Dr Gabor MatéFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three

What if the reason you feel like you’re failing… isn’t you?In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with Vanessa Kingori OBE - former Publishing Director of British Vogue, Chief Business Officer at Condé Nast Britain, and one of the most influential women in global media.Vanessa made history as the first woman to lead the commercial side of British Vogue in its 100+ year history, after already breaking boundaries as the first female publisher of GQ. She’s worked at the very top of global brands, including Condé Nast and Google, and is known for driving significant commercial growth while reshaping workplace culture.But alongside all of that, she’s also a mother.Vanessa shares the truth so many women feel but rarely say out loud: that motherhood is harder than we expected, not because we’re doing it wrong, but because the system around us isn’t built to support us.From taking on one of the biggest jobs in media whilst trying for a baby to challenging outdated workplace norms around motherhood, this is a conversation about rewriting the rules for ourselves and the next generation.This episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and more confident in the way you’re navigating both work and motherhood.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why feeling like you’re failing at both work and motherhood is so common - and why it’s not the truthThe hidden strengths motherhood gives you (that workplaces massively undervalue)Why we need to stop “hiding” motherhood at work and what happens when we don’tHow to build your “village” in a modern world where it no longer exists naturallyWhy involving men in the parenting conversation is essential and how we’re getting it wrongWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Joeli Brearley OBE - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to a Successful Return to WorkFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, <a

Zoe has never shared her story like this before.💡 In this episode, she takes you behind the scenes of her journey through motherhood and work over the past nine years - the decisions, the trade-offs, the moments she’s proud of… and the ones she’d change if she could. This is the first episode in Motherkind’s special work series, and it starts here for a reason. Because from the outside, it can look like everyone else has it figured out.But the truth? No one does. In this conversation, Zoe shares what it really looked like to leave corporate, build Motherkind alongside early motherhood, and navigate burnout, loss, ambition, and identity… and how she’s learned (sometimes the hard way) to design a life that works for her.It’s honest, unfiltered, and deeply reassuring for any mother questioning her path. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: . The biggest mistakes Zoe has made in motherhood and work - and what she’d do differently now . What burnout actually felt like for her (and how she pushed herself into it) . The real tension between ambition and being a present mum . How to make peace with trade-offs and build work that fits your life Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Neha Ruch - Work Series: The Truth About Stepping Back from your career — And Coming Back even Stronger Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does resentment feel so universal in motherhood - even in the strongest relationships? In this conversation, Zoe sits down with relationship expert, Dr Morgan Cutlip, to unpack the quiet, creeping dynamic so many mothers experience: the feeling that your life has completely changed and your partner’s hasn’t. This episode is a powerful reframe. It will help you understand where resentment actually comes from (it’s not what you think), why it often begins in the earliest days of motherhood, and how invisible patterns like “mental load”, “precedents”, and the myth of maternal instinct are shaping your relationship without you even realising. If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I the only one carrying this?” - this conversation will give you language, clarity, and a way forward. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why resentment in motherhood is so common - and what’s really driving it How the “mental load” quietly builds and becomes overwhelming What “precedents” are - and how they set up imbalance before you even notice Why the idea of “maternal instinct” can actually create inequality How early motherhood dynamics shape your relationship long-term Practical ways to start shifting the imbalance (without blame or conflict) Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this moment, you can listen to the full episode here: Why you're resentful in your relationship—and how to fix it starting today, with Dr Morgan Cutlip Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Your kids don’t need all of you. They need a fully expressed version of you.” What if the pressure to be everything to your children is actually the thing making motherhood harder? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede (entrepreneur, co-founder of SKIMS & Good American) shares a radically honest take on ambition, guilt, and what it really means to be a “good mother.” This episode is a permission slip to stop doing it all and start doing what actually matters. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why you don’t need to live up to anyone else’s version of motherhood How to let go of guilt (without letting go of your ambition) Why life isn’t about balance - it’s about seasons How to stop micromanaging everything (your kids, your partner, your life) Why putting yourself first is not selfish - it’s essential You don’t need to do it all. You just need to decide what actually matters and let the rest go. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Squiggly Career Experts - Success isn’t linear: 5 Steps to finally start defining your own path Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Zoe’s favourite Aspire episode with Emma Grede: “Don’t Let Anyone Control You With Money” with Reese Witherspoon Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you feel like you’re failing at motherhood… this is the reframe you need. In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe sits down with Lou Beckett, author of The Sunday Times Bestseller, Lessons from A Default Parent and wife of Comedian, Rob Beckett, to unpack something so many mothers feel but rarely say out loud - the constant pressure to be a “good” mum and the quiet belief that we’re not quite measuring up. Lou shares how she started motherhood feeling like she was failing and how that feeling stayed with her for years. Not because she was doing anything wrong, but because she cared so deeply about getting it right. 💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn: Why feeling like you’re failing is often a sign that you care deeply How comparison and constant advice are fuelling pressure and self-doubt Why you can’t “high-achieve” motherhood - and what to aim for instead A simple but powerful mindset shift to help you let go of guilt If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough…If you’ve ever compared yourself to other mums and come up short…If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting time, space, or something for yourself… This one is for you. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode here: The Truth About Being the Default Parent: Why Mothers Feel Lost, Guilty and Overwhelmed Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind  For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, second-guessing yourself, or disconnected from who you are, this episode is for you. Zoe sits down with intuitive teacher Sonia Choquette, a world-renowned spiritual guide and New York Times bestselling author of over 25 books, to explore something so many of us feel we’ve lost in motherhood: our intuition. Because the truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s just been buried under the mental load, the noise, and the pressure to get everything “right”. This episode is a powerful reminder that your intuition is not a gift reserved for a few; it’s a skill you can reconnect to quickly and simply. And when you do, everything changes. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: . A simple way to calm your mind and reconnect to yourself in seconds . How to tell the difference between fear and intuition . How to trust your body’s signals when making decisions . How to raise children who stay connected to their inner voice This conversation is grounding, practical, and quietly powerful. It will help you stop looking outside for answers and start trusting what’s already inside you. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Tamu Thomas Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your career has started to feel harder, slower, or somehow “not enough” since becoming a mum, this episode will change how you see it.Because the problem isn’t your ambition. It’s the advice you’ve been given.In this powerful solo episode, Zoe shares how she got pulled into “hustle harder” business content and how it left her questioning her success, her pace, and her direction. What she realised is something every ambitious mother needs to hear...Most career advice simply doesn’t account for the reality of motherhood.This episode is about rejecting that noise and building a career that actually works for your life.. Why hustle culture and “bro business” advice doesn’t work for mothers. The 4 career seasons to help you stop feeling behind and start feeling aligned. How to redefine success in a way that includes flexibility, family, and fulfilment. Why extending your timeline is the key to sustainable ambitionYou are not behind.You are building a career that fits your life.Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Squiggly Career expert -  Success isn't linear: 5 steps to finally start defining your own pathFeeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:. Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:. Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.. Sign up to Shopify for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is moving fast, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start, start here.  In this episode, Zoe sits down with AI expert Georgie Barrat to cut through the noise, the hype, and the fear - and show you how to actually use AI in a way that makes your life easier (not more complicated). From reducing the mental load at home to becoming a sharper thinker at work, this is your practical, no-nonsense guide to getting started with AI. . Why feeling behind with AI is completely normal (even experts feel it) . How to use AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool . A simple way to start - without learning everything . Practical ways to reduce your mental load at home and work . What actually matters (vs the hype around AI right now) You don’t need to master AI.You just need to start using it. Because small shifts now will compound fast and the gap will grow. Pick one task that drains your time or energy - and ask AI to help you do it better. That’s where this starts. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with [insert relevant episode recommendation] Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind  💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:One thing to try this week: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you ever feel like everyone else is moving faster than you? Like you should be further ahead - in your career, your life, your motherhood? This episode is your reminder that feeling isn’t truth, it’s comparison. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe challenges the idea that there’s a “right” timeline for your life, and shows why trusting your own pace might be the most freeing thing you ever do. Because what if you’re not behind at all… but exactly where you’re meant to be? Why the feeling of being “behind” is so common (and where it really comes from) How comparison - both internal and external - fuels pressure and self-doubt Why there is no universal timeline for success, motherhood, or life The power of thinking in seasons, not deadlines How to feel calmer, grounded, and more confident in where you are right now Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Maxine Nwaneri - The truth about having it “all”: How to find your true purpose and do motherhood your way Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does no one tell you that becoming a mother changes you completely? Not just your life but your brain, your identity, your emotions, your ambition… everything. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe breaks down the concept of matrescence, the scientifically recognised transition into motherhood and why understanding it can completely change how you experience this season. Because so many mothers are silently asking: Why do I feel so different? Where did the old me go? Why does this feel so hard? This episode gives you the language, the science and the reassurance you’ve been missing. What matrescence is and how it explains the transition into motherhood Why do you feel lost, overwhelmed or different after having a baby How your brain, hormones and emotions change in motherhood Why identity loss in motherhood is normal (not a failure) How long does the motherhood transition really last Practical ways to support your mental health and identity through this stage You’ll also hear why motherhood isn’t just about loss, it’s a profound transformation that can lead to deeper purpose, stronger boundaries and a clearer sense of who you are becoming. This episode is your reminder that: You are not failing.You are not behind.You are in the middle of becoming. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Lucy Jones - Matresence: The Word We All Need Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the thing you feel you have least time for… is actually the thing that would help you cope the most? In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by play expert Emma Worrollo, who makes a compelling and surprising case for why playfulness isn’t frivolous, it’s foundational. Because when you’re carrying the mental load, juggling work, and just trying to get through the day, “have more fun” can feel like the most unrealistic advice in the world. But this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list. Emma explains why playfulness isn’t about being silly, extroverted, or endlessly positive. It’s something far more powerful - a deeply human skill that helps us become more resilient, more flexible, and better at navigating the challenges of motherhood. In this conversation, you’ll learn why so many of us feel like we’ve “forgotten how to play”, why that’s completely normal, and how to bring small moments of lightness back into even the busiest days. Because play isn’t just for children. It’s for you, too. . Why playfulness is directly linked to resilience, problem-solving and emotional well-being . The difference between play and playfulness (and why this changes everything) . Why feeling awkward or “bad” at playing with your kids is completely normal . Simple, realistic ways to bring more lightness into everyday motherhood Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode here: The Power of Play with Emma Worrollo  Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind  What you’ll take from this Moment:For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie’s story went viral when she was photographed breastfeeding mid-ultramarathon, but what that moment really represents is something much bigger: the invisible load of motherhood, and a world not designed for women. . Why motherhood often forces a complete identity reset . How to stop chasing “having it all” and define success on your terms . The hidden mental and physical load mothers carry . Why your health is not optional, it’s foundational . How small acts of self-prioritisation change everything . The mindset shift that helps you take on things you never thought possible Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Joeli Brearley - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work.  Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Why am I the only one thinking about everything?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or like the mental load is falling entirely on you since becoming a parent, this episode is for you. In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe shares a powerful conversation on one of the most searched and least solved challenges in modern motherhood - the mental load, emotional labour, and how it impacts relationships after children. Because for so many mothers, the pattern looks like this:👉 You’re holding everything in your head.👉 You feel unseen and unsupported.👉 Resentment starts to build. And the more you wait for your partner to change… the worse it feels. This episode offers a different way forward. One that actually works in real life. In this Moment, you’ll learn: Why the mental load in relationships creates resentment (and how to break the cycle) The biggest communication mistake couples make after having kids Why “if they loved me, they’d know” leads to frustration and disconnection A simple, non-confrontational phrase that improves communication instantly How to reduce resentment in your relationship without constant conflict Why “Done is better than perfect” is key to sharing the load You’ll also hear how shifting your communication — not controlling your partner — can transform your relationship dynamic over time. This isn’t about lowering your standards.It’s about creating a relationship that actually works for both of you. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode here: You can’t change them, but you can change yourself with Cat Sims Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind  Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one talks about this part of motherhood: the moment your old life disappears, and you don’t recognise the new one yet. In this honest and deeply validating conversation, Zoe sits down with model and entrepreneur Jada Sezer to talk about the reality of motherhood, the identity shift, the overwhelm, and the pressure to “get back to normal.” After having twins, Jada’s life changed overnight. What followed was a journey many mothers will recognise - trying to hold on to who you were, before realising you’re becoming someone new. Why “having it all” is a lie we’re sold How to navigate identity loss in early motherhood The truth about the mental load and how to start sharing it Why motherhood makes you a stronger leader Letting go of “bouncing back” in your career, body and life This is a conversation about rebuilding, not your old life, but one that fits who you are now. Because you are not behind.You are not broken.You are becoming. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Why Confidence Drops in Motherhood and How to Rebuild It Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you feel exhausted, resentful, or like you’re quietly failing at motherhood, this might explain why. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe explores the hidden force shaping how so many millennial mothers show up in their lives: good girl conditioning. It’s the unspoken programme many of us were raised with - be nice, be agreeable, don’t complain, don’t ask for too much, put everyone else first. And while it might have helped us succeed before children… motherhood is often where it all starts to unravel. Because suddenly, the expectations double. The pressure increases. The support often doesn’t. And instead of questioning the system, we question ourselves. In this deeply validating episode, Zoe explains why you’re not failing, you’re just running a programme that was never designed for the reality of modern motherhood. She also shares how to begin breaking free, gently, compassionately, and in a way that actually works in real life. . Why “good girl conditioning” leads to burnout, resentment and over-giving . Why motherhood often exposes this pattern more than any other life stage . How to reconnect with your own needs (even if you don’t know what they are yet) . Simple, practical ways to start breaking the pattern — one small step at a time If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together while quietly falling apart… If you struggle to ask for help, rest without guilt, or say what you really need… This episode will help you understand why and what you can start to do differently. Because you are not failing. You are responding exactly as you were taught to. And you can choose a new way 💛 Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Emma Reed-Turrell. How to stop people-pleasing and get your time, energy and joy back Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place You grow a baby.Then you give birth to a baby.And somehow you’re expected to just… carry on. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Zoe sits down with nutrition scientist and public health expert Dr Federica Amati to explore how motherhood transforms the female body and why proper nourishment is essential from preconception through postpartum. Together, they unpack the science of the “first 1,000 days” from trying to conceive to toddlerhood and why this window is as important for mothers as it is for babies. Because pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding aren’t just life moments, they are physiologically intense, nutrient-depleting experiences that require real recovery, support and care. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why preconception nutrition matters more than we realise How partners’ health impacts fertility and baby outcomes What to focus on nutritionally during each trimester Why postpartum recovery is like running multiple marathons Practical ways to nourish your body when you’re exhausted The importance of rest, support and spacing pregnancies Dr Federica also challenges the myth of “bouncing back” and explains why physical change is a natural and healthy part of matrescence. This episode is a compassionate reminder that mothers are not machines. You deserve nourishment.You deserve recovery.You deserve support. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss a Motherkind conversation. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: 2026 health reset: Dr Mindy Pelz on burning fat, clearing brain fog, balancing moods and getting your energy back Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind  Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. Have you been quietly wondering if your career still fits your life? Not because you’re ungrateful. Not because you’ve failed. But because something in you has changed. In this honest and reassuring solo episode, Zoe Blaskey speaks directly to the mother who feels stuck, restless, or ready for something different. After becoming a mother, Zoe completely changed careers — leaving her previous path, building Motherkind, retraining as a transformational coach, and becoming an author. In this episode, she shares the practical framework that helped her move from confusion to clarity. Because wanting to change careers after children isn’t selfish. It’s normal. Nearly half of mothers say they want to change jobs after having children — because motherhood shifts your priorities, your time, your identity and your definition of success. In this episode, Zoe shares the tools that helped her find direction: . Why following your energy is more powerful than “following your passion” . How to redefine success for this season of life . The powerful “dream day” exercise to create clarity . Why you’re not starting from scratch (and nothing is wasted) . How tiny career experiments bring clarity faster than overthinking This episode isn’t about quitting your job tomorrow. It’s not about blowing up your life. It’s about taking small, aligned steps toward work that fits who you are now. Zoe explains why clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder — it comes from taking action. From running small experiments. From testing ideas before committing to them, allowing change to happen gradually, in parallel with family life. If you’ve been asking yourself: . Should I change careers after having a baby? . How do I find purpose in motherhood? . What work fits around family life? . How do I figure out what I actually want? This episode will leave you feeling calmer, clearer and more capable. Because you are not behind.You are not stuck.You are evolving. And it’s allowed to look different now. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Ella Mills on redefining success in motherhood. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place What if confidence comes because you start, not before? In this energising, honest conversation, Zoe sits down with entrepreneur and personal branding expert Amelia Sordell to talk about visibility, ambition, and building a career alongside motherhood. Amelia shares how she grew, and later closed a multi-million-pound agency, rebuilt her career on her terms, and now helps women stop shrinking and start backing themselves. This episode is for mothers who want more — but feel overwhelmed about where to begin. In this episode, you’ll learn: . What personal branding really means (beyond social media) . How small career experiments build confidence fast . Practical ways to grow visibility — even on a career break . Why action beats overthinking every timeHow to redefine success around freedom, not status Amelia also opens up about juggling motherhood and business, burnout, and having the courage to walk away from success that no longer felt aligned. This is an episode about courage.About choosing yourself.About just getting started. Because you are not “just a mum.”And you don’t need permission to build something extraordinary. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next:  Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on ⁠YouTube⁠. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place. Confidence isn’t a personality trait — it’s a skill. And it can be rebuilt faster than you think. In this practical, empowering solo episode, Zoe shares the simple shifts that helped her go from losing all her confidence in early motherhood to feeling stronger and more self-assured than ever. After interviewing hundreds of experts and writing extensively on confidence, Zoe breaks down the tiny daily habits that genuinely move the needle — no fluff, no toxic positivity, no “bounce back” pressure. Because confidence doesn’t come from massive life overhauls. It’s built through small, repeatable actions that compound over time. In this episode, Zoe shares: . Why comparison quietly destroys confidence — and how to stop doing it . The subtle language habits that make you feel smaller (and what to say instead) . How setting boundaries strengthens self-worth . The powerful body-language trick backed by social psychology . Why celebrating tiny wins rewires your brain for confidence These are micro-habits you can start today — in the next hour — that will create lasting change over the months ahead. If you’ve been feeling less confident since becoming a mother, this episode is your reminder: You’re not broken.You don’t need fixing. You just need tools that actually work in real life. Watch every full episode on ⁠YouTube⁠ and subscribe  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. You might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with ⁠Mel Robbins⁠ on how motherhood reshaped her confidence and the tools that changed everything. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your ⁠FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet⁠ Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on ⁠Instagram ⁠ Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, ⁠'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’⁠ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at ⁠wildnutrition.com/motherkind⁠. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with⁠ Usbourne Books⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit ⁠Indeed.com/ Motherkind⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place. To open this new season, Zoe sits down with Maria Hatzistefanis, founder of Rodial and Nip + Fab, for a powerful conversation on discipline over motivation, burnout, guilt, and why hustle culture is failing mothers. Maria built her business over 25 years without external funding, without selling out, and without buying into hustle culture myths. But behind the glossy success was burnout, guilt, lost friendships, imposter syndrome and discipline most people never see. This conversation is honest, practical and deeply reassuring for any mother navigating ambition and family. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: . Why “overnight success” is a dangerous myth . How motherhood made Maria a better, not weaker, leader . The season she had no friends, and what she’d do differently . The simple two-question filter she uses before saying yes . Why discipline builds confidence (not the other way round) . How to start a business in just 30 minutes a day . Why guilt is the biggest drain on your energy and how to drop it Maria also shares the mindset from her latest book, How to Make Your First Million, including her practical framework for managing time, building powerful networks, and creating sustainable success that works alongside family life, not against it. This is a conversation about ambition without apology. About building slowly, intentionally and sustainably. And about redefining success on your own terms. If you’ve ever wondered: Can I build something meaningful without burning out? This episode is for you. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Motherkind’s biggest chapter yet! New brand. New studio. Bigger conversations. Clearer ambition. And a powerful commitment to supporting the woman behind the mother. Motherhood changes everything. Your identity. Your ambition. Your relationships. Your time. And somewhere in the middle of holding everyone else together, it can feel like you’re losing pieces of yourself. You don’t need more pressure.You don’t need another “should.” You need space.You need tools that work in real life.You need conversations that make you feel seen - never judged. That’s what this new era of Motherkind is about. Launching Thursday, 5th March. 🗓 New episodes every Monday and Thursday  🎥 We are now VIDEO-FIRST, meaning you can watch every full episode on YouTube - subscribe and join us there for the full experience. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place. Follow or subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Follow Zoe on Instagram  And if Motherkind has supported you, rating and reviewing helps us reach more women who need this space. We are just getting started! 💛 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are you now? And why does motherhood feel like it’s quietly rewritten you? Today’s Motherkind Moment is with the incredible Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut, who has just launched the powerful “Make Matrescence Mainstream” campaign. Zoe was proud to be part of this campaign and truly encourages you to look it up, watch it, and sit with it. Because matrescence, the profound identity shift we go through when we become mothers, is still something we don’t talk about nearly enough. In this short but powerful clip, Zoe asks Michelle how her identity changed across her two matrescence experiences. What Michelle shares might surprise you. She speaks honestly about not knowing who she was after her first baby. She knew Michelle the professional. Michelle, the friend. Michelle, the daughter. But she didn’t yet know Michelle the mum. She shares how clarity didn’t arrive overnight; it evolved slowly. How motherhood became the best chapter of her life, but not the only chapter. And how realising she is multifaceted changed everything. They also explore trade-offs. The myth of “doing it all.” Why filling your own glass first isn’t selfish — it’s necessary. And why something as simple as a 20-minute shower can be the most humanising act in early motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself… If you’ve wondered why this transition feels so seismic… If you’ve felt guilty for wanting space, ambition, rest or boundaries… This conversation is for you. However, your matrescence has unfolded, whether it felt joyful, destabilising, lonely, clarifying, or all of the above, you are not alone. In this Moment, you’ll hear: Why it’s completely normal to feel like you “lose yourself” after becoming a mother  How matrescence reshapes your identity over time, not overnight Why motherhood can be the most powerful chapter of your life without being the only chapter. How protecting small, non-negotiable moments for yourself is not selfish — it’s foundational. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: How to Turn Your Hardest Motherhood Struggles Into a Career With Purpose with Michelle Kennedy Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if “manifesting” isn’t about vision boards and wishful thinking… but about brave, uncomfortable action? In this deeply personal solo episode, Zoe shares - for the first time - how she built Motherkind and manifested her dream career alongside early motherhood Not through magic.Not through overnight success.But through clarity, courage and trusting the nudges. Zoe breaks down the three-part framework that changed everything for her: How to get clear on what you actually want (even if all you know is what you don’t want) Why tiny, 1% brave steps build unstoppable momentum The truth about “paralleling” careers and why most transitions aren’t dramatic leaps What it really means to “trust the process” - and how to spot the breadcrumbs She shares the uncomfortable early days: buying a £50 microphone from Currys, consulting with clients to fund the dream, working late nights with a baby waking at 4 am, and the moments of flow that signalled she was on the right path If you’re sitting in a career that feels fine but not fulfilling…If you have an idea you can’t quite shake…If you’re wondering whether it’s too late, too risky, too unrealistic… This episode is your permission slip. Motherhood doesn’t end ambition.It can clarify it. Know what you want.Take one small brave step.Trust what flows. Listen to the episode Zoe references in this episode here: The Manifestation Expert Who Teaches Mothers How to Transform Their Lives — Even With No Time. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: The Work Series: My Biggest Mistakes and Regrets - Zoe’s Story Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a quiet moment after you become a mum where you realise your life will never look the same again and neither will your career. In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe Blaskey is joined by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, co-founders of Squiggly Careers, bestselling authors, and two of the UK’s leading voices on modern careers, learning and development. Together, they explore the reality so many mothers quietly hold: how becoming a parent doesn’t switch off your drive – but it does force you to make sense of it. They talk about the idea of a squiggly career, and why motherhood often accelerates that squiggle. There’s a clear before and after when you become a mum, and suddenly your life, priorities and decisions can’t look the same as they did before. But that doesn’t mean you stop wanting to grow, achieve, or do meaningful work. This Moment speaks directly to the judgment many working mothers experience – the head tilt, the comments, the unspoken assumptions about what you should want after having children. Zoe, Helen and Sarah talk honestly about returning to work by choice, feeling judged for it, and learning to make intentional decisions that work for you, even when they look different to everyone else’s. At the heart of the conversation is the power of values, not as a buzzword, but as a practical filter for navigating motherhood, work and identity. When you know what truly drives you, you can make choices with more confidence and less guilt, even in a season that’s noisy, exhausting and full of comparison. This Moment is a reminder that there is no one right way to do motherhood or ambition, only what works for you. In this Moment, they explore: Why motherhood often makes careers feel more “squiggly” How ambition can stay alive after becoming a mother Using values to make confident, intentional decisions If you’ve ever felt judged for what you want after having children or are unsure how to honour both your ambition and your family, this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Success Isn’t Linear: 5 steps to Finally Start Defining Your Own Path with The Squiggly Career Experts Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if motherhood hasn’t set you back… but actually made you more powerful? We’re told we lose things when we become mothers - sleep, freedom, career momentum. But what if we’ve also gained something extraordinary? In this solo episode, Zoe shares the five “superpowers” she believes every mother develops - often without even realising it Because motherhood isn’t a step away from leadership. It’s one of the most intense leadership trainings you’ll ever experience. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 5 core superpowers motherhood builds - from empathy to creative problem solving Why time constraints and micro-decisions are sharpening your leadership daily How to stop apologising for nursery pick-up and start owning your efficiency A simple strength-based exercise to help you recognise and use your new skills If you’ve ever wondered what this season is building in you, this episode is your reminder. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: How to Build Confidence + Self-Belief in Yourself Again (Even When You’re Knackard) Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if staying on top of home life didn’t require doing more, but doing a few small things consistently? In this Motherkind Moment, Zoeis joined by Ingrid Jansen, co-founder of The Declutter Hub, to talk about daily resets and non-negotiables – a simple, realistic way to stop life at home from constantly tipping into overwhelm. Ingrid shares why having a handful of everyday tasks that always get done – like clearing the sink, loading the dishwasher, or running one load of laundry – can completely change how your home feels. Not because everything is perfect, but because you’re no longer starting each day already behind. They talk about how short, regular resets (just 10–15 minutes, once or twice a day) can support tired mums, especially in busy seasons where decision fatigue is high, and energy is low. This isn’t about rigid routines or unrealistic standards – it’s about doing small things that make life feel calmer for your future self. The conversation also explores toys, clutter, and the mental load of “stuff” – from organising play spaces in age-appropriate ways, to decluttering gently over time, to managing the constant influx of gifts. Ingrid shares why less really can be more for both children and parents, and how involving kids (and partners) builds shared responsibility rather than burnout. This is a compassionate, practical conversation for any mother who feels overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list – and wants things to feel just a little lighter. In this Moment, they explore: Daily resets and non-negotiables that reduce overwhelm Why small, consistent habits help your future self Toys, clutter, and creating calmer spaces at home If you’ve ever thought, “I just want things to feel more manageable,” this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Toys Everywhere? They’re making you Stressed - Here’s How To Finally Tackle The Kid’s Clutter with Decluttering Expert Ingrid Jansen Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Default parenting doesn’t start with a conversation – it creeps in quietly, until one day you realise you’re carrying the mental load, the guilt and the responsibility almost entirely alone. In this powerful Motherkind moment, Zoe is joined by Lou Beckett, author of The Default Parent, to name something so many mothers feel but rarely have language for. Together, they unpack the emotional, physical and invisible weight of being the default parent – the one who carries the responsibility, the mental load, and the constant background hum of guilt. Lou shares the moments that pushed her to write the book, the research that confirmed it’s not “just you”, and why so many women feel lost in motherhood even when they’re doing an incredible job. This is an honest, funny, rage-inducing and deeply validating conversation for anyone who’s ever felt unseen in the day-to-day reality of parenting – and especially for those who are carrying more than their fair share. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why becoming the “default parent” often happens quietly – and why it’s so hard to undo once it’s set The invisible labour of motherhood, and why it’s exhausting even when you “have support” How guilt, comparison and unrealistic expectations keep mothers stuck – and how to start letting them go If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this feel so hard when everyone else seems to cope?” – this conversation is for you. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Why the Mental Load Causes So Much Tension and how to Communicate Your Way Out Of It Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe Blaskey is joined by broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett for a deeply honest conversation about early motherhood, identity, and what really happens to us when we become mothers. Emma shares the reframe that changed everything for her: moving from the idea of maternity leave to maternity service. A season where you are always on call, constantly adapting, sacrificing parts of yourself, and often expected to carry on without much language for how profound that experience really is. Together, Zoe and Emma talk about those early months – the walking, the exhaustion, the heatwaves, the survival mode – and the surprising way creativity can sometimes re-emerge in the middle of it all. Not because motherhood is easy, or beautiful, or calm – but because so much else has been stripped back. They explore the tension so many mothers feel: how maternity can be deeply depleting and, at the same time, quietly expansive. How there can be grief for who you were, uncertainty about who you’re becoming, and moments of clarity that feel almost shocking when you’re in the trenches. This is also a conversation about what we’re missing culturally – the lack of space, language and stories for matrescence. Not parenting advice. Not baby manuals. But an honest reflection on the inner shift of becoming a mother. Because motherhood doesn’t just add something to your life. It changes you. In this Moment, they explore: Reframing maternity leave as maternity service Creativity, identity and thinking again in early motherhood The loss, rebirth and in-between space of matrescence If you’ve ever felt changed by motherhood in ways you couldn’t quite explain, this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Maternity Service, Not Leave: A New Perspective with Emma Barnett Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if motherhood wasn’t meant to be this hard – or this lonely? In this episode of Motherkind, Zoe is joined by journalist and bestselling author Helen Russell to explore how culture shapes the way we experience motherhood. After becoming a mother in Denmark, Helen shares how living in a Nordic system gave her “permission to live differently” – with more rest, trust, parental support and far less guilt. Together, Zoe and Helen unpack why so many mothers in the UK feel under pressure to cope alone, and how much of that is cultural rather than personal. In this conversation, we explore: Why vulnerability in motherhood is normal – not a failure How parental leave, childcare and systems reduce guilt and burnout What Denmark gets right about raising children and supporting mothers Why happiness doesn’t mean feeling good all the time The power of community during big life transitions This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that if motherhood feels overwhelming, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong – it’s because you were never meant to do it alone. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Motherhood transformed me into who I was meant to be all along | Megan Rose Lane Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever felt like you’re trying so hard to be a good mum… but somehow it still never feels like enough? In this Moment, Zoe talks about good girl conditioning – the deeply ingrained beliefs many of us carry into motherhood without realising it. The need to be agreeable, to keep the peace, to over-give, and to measure our worth by how much we do. When these patterns come into motherhood, they don’t disappear – they intensify. Suddenly, we’re not just trying to be a good girl, we’re trying to be a perfect mum. And that can leave us exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from ourselves. This episode is about recognising that there is nothing wrong with you. These are learned behaviours – and they can be unlearned. In this Moment, we explore: What good girl conditioning is – and how it shows up in motherhood Why people-pleasing and perfectionism lead to burnout, not fulfilment How meeting your own needs and setting boundaries creates real confidence If you’ve ever felt burnt out from trying to be everything to everyone, this one’s for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Breaking Free From Perfectionism and People-Pleasing Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If confidence feels like something you’ve lost since becoming a mum, this episode is for you. If you’ve been moving through motherhood feeling lower in confidence than you ever expected – second-guessing yourself, feeling like you’re “just surviving”, or wondering where you went, press play on this one. In this episode, Zoe is joined by confidence coach and founder of PepTalkHer, Dior Bediako, for a conversation that completely reframes what confidence actually is, especially in early motherhood. Dior shares why confidence isn’t about feeling fearless or having it all together, but about being willing to feel doubt, fear and insecurity… and still showing up. Zoe and Dior talk about how much motherhood asks of us internally, why survival is not a failure, and how the relationship you have with yourself quietly shapes your confidence, your choices and the example you’re setting for your children. This conversation is grounding, expansive and deeply reassuring, a reminder that you are not behind, broken or failing. You are becoming. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why confidence often dips in early motherhood – and why that’s completely normal A powerful redefinition of confidence that allows fear and self-doubt to exist How tiny, compassionate actions can rebuild self-belief when life feels overwhelming Why the way you speak to yourself matters more than doing motherhood “perfectly” If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, if your inner critic has been loud, or if you need permission to meet yourself with more kindness, this episode is for you. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Work Series: If you're feeling low in confidence, listen to this - with Lauren Currie  Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices